Ilimane Diop
Ilimane Diop Gaye is a professional basketball player for Básquet Coruña of the Primera FEB. Although he was born in Senegal, Diop officially represents Spain men's national [basketball team|Spain] when being on international duty since he was a baby when his family settled in Spain. Previously, he has led their junior teams to multiple bronze medals.
Professional career
A product of Spanish powerhouse Saski Baskonia, Diop was sent out on loan to minor league team to gain playing time and experience. He made his debut for Baskonia in the Spanish top-flight Liga ACB in the course of the 2013-14 campaign.An early entry candidate for the 2016 NBA draft, he later withdrew his name.
On 10 July 2021, he signed with Gran Canaria of the Spanish Liga ACB.
On 5 July 2022, Gran Canaria released Diop.
On 13 July 2022, he signed with UCAM Murcia in the Liga ACB.
On 20 August 2023, he signed with Unicaja of the Spanish Liga ACB.
On 4 October 2023, he signed with Filou Oostende of the BNXT League.
On 11 January 2024, he signed with Lenovo Tenerife of the Spanish Liga ACB.
On 18 January 2025, Diop signed with Al Riyadi of the Lebanese Basketball League.